I'm interested in using the shell as a rain coat for hiking in mild weather. Think it's suitable for this? Compact enough to pack into a backpack?
11745
It wouldn't be the best, but it might work. Its not very packable. I have a Columbia Men's Glennaker Lake Rain Jacket for a windbreaker/light rain when I go fishing and think it would probably be better for you. Its VERY packable, actually has a pocket you can shove the whole jacket in to. Plus is has Omni-shield too.
11746
I'd only use the shell as a rain jacket in colder weather. Since it has a full liner it's a bit heavy, would be overly warm, and more bulky than a normal rain shell for backpacking.
1817515
Yes you can still wear it with the rain cover on. I have done this and it works. The rain cover only goes around the back pack part though. Think of it as a turtle shell, it only covers the parts that are not touchig our back.
544888
The Coleman 20mm pvc rain suit did not last long. I would not recommend it for backpacking.
1917538
It compresses very small, but in my opinion it would not be good for backpacking any other time than Summer. This sleeping bag is not very warm, even on a cold summer night. Also not waterproof, and the inside material cuts very easily. Your toe nails will cut the inner liner with ease.
1419368
Unsure for I have never tried it, but I have had it in the rain and it does repel rain from getting into any of the compartments. Hope this is some help for I do enjoy this backpack!!!Regards,Terry L. Shook
2125848
I don't think it would offer "waterproof" protection if you dropped it in the river.... but as for keeping the rain off and normal weather I think it does very well. Again, I have not tested this, but I assume water would make it through the zipper if you were scuba diving or walking in a torrential rain storm, but I have carried mine, tucked under my arm in all sorts of wet weather and never had an issue.
77517
Pretty much so. I used it in in the high Sierra at above 11,000 ' this past spring and encountered a hard rain and wet snow. It did it's job well. It's also a very good windbreaker. At some point, all rain jackets lose some of their repellency. I've only had it about a year so i cannot tell how long it will work without leaking, but my expectation is that it'll work well for a few years yet.
1496389
It is ok for short times in rain. I ride a motorcycle with it and it soaks through pretty quick in moderate rain. I.m not super impressed with the jacket overall.
2012461
I have just had a good look at my case and I think the case would be OK for gentle rain.The openings are at each side of the case and are small. Of course it would depend on how long the case was exposed to rain as once inside the case it has nowhere to escape.
700984
I found that it actually ran a bit big in the chest and belly area, I would imagine it would accommodate body armor without much issue. I wouldn't recommend it for hot weather use though! the vents that are on it don't work all that well but for a basic budget jacket it is pretty good
739379
I have not used this backpack in the rain. But judging from the feel of the material I would say that it is not waterproof. It might be slightly water resistant.
566639
I am a small woman and it covered my backpack just fine with room to spare. The head hole is a little tight. I used it in the cloud forests in Costa Rica and I was good and dry. But there was little or no win in the jungle, so... I don't know how it will do in the wind. There are grommets at the bottom corners you coyuls always tie them together or add weights or something. I was really pleased with this product.
509413
I would call it water resistant. The hard shell material is definitely waterproof, however the zipper would allow water in if the case was submerged or exposed to rain for a long period of time.
799503
My has never really got wet. I have been caught in the rain.... with no damage to the contents of my backpack. However the marerial does seem like it would be at minimum resistant. Hope that helps.
1211606
I have backpacked, and wouldn't want to carry this. It's light weight, suitable for backpacking, but the poles fold only in half, which make the package unwieldy to carry. It is very durable and stayed dry in light rain, but I would recommend a small tarp and a good ground cloth for my dogs.
1451838
Yes. The mesh is elastic and has held up extremely well during two years of daily use, continuously carrying a water bottle in the side pocket. It seems to be just as good as it was when I first bought it, so Osprey has used some good material to allow this thing to last like it has. I have not used it much in the rain, but it seems like it would hold up fine in light rain for a short period of time. I would not expect it to hold out a downpour on a day hike though.
906062
Bought an Osprey cover to use as a packing case for a backpack as airplane luggage. It came thru without a scratch or tear (though have subsequently bought a large duffel for backpack-luggage, based on a friend's experience). Never had to use the rain cover against rain on the trail, but it worked well for protecting the pack from a night of solid thunderstorms. Placing the pack on a "knoll"-like hump shunted the water off the cover onto the ground.